ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,912 km
8,023 miles
EKS
Shakhtersk
Russia
Distance
12,912 km
8,023 mi / 6,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC EKS
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Shakhtyorsk Airport
IATA Code ACC EKS
ICAO Code DGAA UHSK
City Accra Shakhtersk
Country Ghana Russia
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Vladivostok
Elevation 205 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 49.190000, 142.080000

Accra (ACC) to Shakhtersk (EKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) in Shakhtersk, Russia is 12,912 kilometers (8,023 miles / 6,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ghana with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:54 in Accra, it's 20:54 in Shakhtersk. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Shakhtersk (EKS) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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